Developed marketing strategies for FCC’s retail merchandise store and an internal online ordering system for branded promotional materials.

Participated in community investment and support activities.

University ofNorthern British Columbia

Office of Communications2002-2008 - Prince George, BC

Publications Officer

Responsible for raising the profile of UNBC and communicating its brand regionally, nationally, and internationally. Played an integral role in improving the quality and effectiveness of UNBC’s marketing strategy, contributing to a 19% increase in registered students from 2002 to 2008. Click here to view work samples.

Planned, designed, and managed marketing and design projects.

Played a key creative role in internal and external communications projects.

Worked closely with and supported faculty, staff, and all levels of UNBC’s executive.

Collaborated with advertising agencies, printers, and other service providers.

Participated on staff hiring committees.

Ensured UNBC’s brand was consistently communicated throughout all university communications.

Won four major awards from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (Prix D'Excellence):

Gold: Best Newsletter (2007)

Silver: Best Institutional Homepage (2008)

Silver: Best Program: Individual School or Small Shop (2007)

Silver: Best Program or Department Website (2007)

University ofNorthern British Columbia

Department of Continuing Studies2004-2009 - Prince George, BC

Instructor

Taught an introductory course in Adobe InDesign. Designed the curriculum and delivered the course annually for four years. Required leadership and strong interpersonal skills. Consistently received positive course evaluations from students.

Renaissance i Media

2000-2002 - Tokyo, Japan

Senior Designer

Provided creative direction and designed websites for Japanese and multinational clients. Assessed client needs and presented concepts and final work. Adapted to the Japanese business culture.